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1 July 11, 2013 Tinley Park, Illinois GED or ESL Is Not Enough: CCC s Pathways from Adult Education to College and Career Programs

2 CCC has made a strong commitment to transitioning Adult Education students to college through two transition programs, Bridges and Gateway Bridges: Prepare for occupational pathways Target Low Intermediate ABE and High intermediate ESL students Help students reach GED test readiness while in program (if ESL student with foreign HS diploma, reading/writing skills are developed but GED test is N/A) Include COMPASS readiness Help students financially through credit for prior learning CCC Bridge Programs Both programs: Gateway to CCC Program Teach students about the value of postsecondary education and establish the expectation of going to college Rely on transition specialists to recruit, orient, and help navigate the transition Involve career exploration Gateway Prepares for transfer or occupational pathways as long as in college credit Serves Advanced ESL and GED students Requires participants to be in an ASE-level class, actively preparing for the GED test, or to have a high school diploma from their country Must take COMPASS to enter program Help students financially through tuition waivers 2

3 Today s agenda 1 Bridge programs 2 The role of the Transition Specialist across programs 3 Gateway to the City Colleges of Chicago Program 3

4 Bridge goals and core elements inform program design Bridges prepare students to achieve three broad goals: Pass the 2014 GED test Enter and succeed in CCC College to Careers programs that provide stackable credentials: certificate programs linked to Associate degrees and beyond Obtain entry-level jobs in the target industry Bridges must incorporate the following three core elements (per ICCB): Contextualized Instruction Career Development Transition Services 4

5 The bridge student profile informs how students are recruited and oriented to the program Personal characteristics: Have confirmed interest in the target industry through career exploration and advisement Able to arrange personal life to devote time to an intensive program Have the will and ability to persist and to put forth effort Academic level: at entry COMPASS 65+ at midpoint if applicable ESL or ABE students Developmental Ed students in some cases 5

7 Several key attributes of City Colleges of Chicago bridges contribute to viability Strong institutional support CCC Reinvention initiative as a foundation and ongoing support College to Careers connection (data and linkup to opportunities) Program structure Modularity Leveling Intensity Embedded vocational component under Adult Education Instructor support Daily lesson plans Professional development Potential for collaboration with community organizations Student support transition specialists 7

8 Institutional Program Review support Methodology Bridges are guided by CCC s Reinvention initiative, which focuses on 4 critical goals to help students meet the demands of a changing world Increase number of students earning college credentials of economic value Increase rate of transfer to bachelor s degree programs following CCC graduation Drastically improve outcomes for students requiring remediation Bridges address CCC s 1 st, 3rd, and 4 th Reinvention goals Drive greater job placement and degree attainment Ensure student success Become an economic engine for the City of Chicago Increase number and share of ABE/GED/ESL students who advance to and succeed in college-level courses 8

9 Institutional support Bridges are considered an integral part of CCC s College to Careers initiative, which focuses on 6 industries where City Colleges can make a real impact Total Jobs 1,000, , , , , Illinois Labor Market for Associate s, Postsecondary Credentials & Some College Business ~80% of all job openings in Illinois in 2018 in will be in Business, Health Science, TDL, Hospitality & Tourism, Manufacturing, and IT Remaining ~20% of all job openings are fragmented across 8 separate career clusters 500, , , , ,000 0 Health Science TDL Hospitality & Culinary Manufacturing IT All Other Source: Georgetown Center on Education & Workforce, The Midwest Challenge: Matching Jobs with Education in the Post-Recession Economy (2011), available at Team Analysis 9

11 Program structure City Colleges of Chicago bridges have been designed to maximize student progress and ability to transition Intensive, with students attending 20 or more hours per week Include several linked courses taken as a cohort, including Contextualized Language Arts, Contextualized Math, and Sector Knowledge and Skills At minimum a 16-week program (once 2014 GED test is launched, likely to be extended) Often incorporate a vocational component in order to prepare students for entry level employment while preparing them for GED and transition Leveled classes to allow for student progress within the program: High Intermediate, Low ASE, and High ASE 11

16 Instructor support Daily Lesson Plans provide a detailed roadmap for the instructor and help give focus to professional development activities Lesson Plans include: Objectives correlated to the day s activities Standards that are being addressed Materials all included as attachments or website links Activities that include: - Step-by-step instructions an how to walk students through a specific exercise - Approximate minutes each exercise will take Homework Additional information about Daily Lesson Plans is available on the Women Employed website, 16

17 Collaboration with CBOs CCC is working with CBOs to explore ways in which we can partner on bridges to build capacity and increase student access Transition into CCC Bridges: Basic literacy instruction offered at a CBO to get students to the High Intermediate level, followed by transition to a CCC bridge program Pre-bridge (Low Intermediate level)offered at a CBO, followed by transition to a CCC bridge program First part of a bridge (Bridge I, High Intermediate level) offered at a CBO, followed by Bridge II at CCC Wraparound services from the CBO may continue after transition to the CCC bridge if funding permits. Transition into CCC occupational programs: Entire Adult Education bridge is offered at a community based organization, followed by transition directly into a CCC occupational program. Additional activities could include: Identification of additional potential partners from the business community as well as human services and workforce providers Working together to identify and leverage funding opportunities for career pathway education 17

18 Today s agenda 1 Bridge programs 2 The role of the Transition Specialist across programs 3 Gateway to the City Colleges of Chicago Program 18

19 Student support The transition specialist is at the heart of a student support strategy for transition for both Bridges and Gateway Transition Specialists duties in both programs include: Recruitment Orientation Advisement Tracking Connecting to college services as needed (advising, Wellness Center, etc.) Guidance in navigating the transition to credit Recruiting the right students for transition programs is one of our biggest challenges. What strategies have proven most effective? 19

20 What When How Who What: When: Get students thinking about what comes after GED attainment/esl Transition Level. Information Questions and Answers Literature Off-site locations Community partnerships Make transition part of the conversation from the first student contact. Registration Advisement Support service Special events Follow up Office hours 20

23 Today s agenda 1 Bridge programs 2 The role of the Transition Specialist across programs 3 Gateway to the City Colleges of Chicago Program 23

24 To help our students meet the demands of a changing world, we must start anew, focusing on four critical goals Increase number of students earning college credentials of economic value Increase rate of transfer to bachelor s degree programs following CCC graduation Drastically improve outcomes for students requiring remediation Increase number and share of ABE/GED/ESL students who advance to and succeed in college-level courses Drive greater degree attainment, job placement, and career advancement Ensure student success Become an economic engine for the City of Chicago 24

25 The Gateway Program addresses barriers often experienced by Adult Education students and provides structure for introducing students to college Delivery and reinforcement of college and career information by classroom teachers Mandatory Gateway Information Sessions College 101 sessions Regularly scheduled classroom visits by a Transition Specialist -Lack of awareness of academic/vocational college programs or economic value of Associate Degree, lack of defined transition process from AE to credit, insufficient knowledge about the college application process and available student support services, inadequate financial support, low selfconfidence Individual advisement sessions with Transition Specialist and College Advisors 25 Wednesday, December 14, 2011

26 Gateway to the City Colleges of Chicago Program Is a dual enrollment program that helps advanced ESL and GED students to transition to college credit programs. Students: Receive college transition advisement and support Are eligible to take credit courses tuition-free while still enrolled in Adult Education Make significant progress toward a certificate or degree while in the program Gain the knowledge, experience, and confidence they need to make a full transition into the academic program 26

27 Gateway Scholar Eligibility Start the Gateway Program in ESL Levels 6 through ESL College Transition Level or GED High ASE Level or GED College Prep Course Apply prior to completing the ESL College Transition Level GED students should have a minimum TABE score of 9.0 or above Not have taken any college courses in the United States Meet in-district residency requirements* Intend to pursue a certificate or Associate degree at the college Take the full COMPASS and score 50 or higher on COMPASS Reading Attend a scheduled Gateway Program Orientation Complete a Gateway Program application and obtain an Adult Educator recommendation Continue in their Adult Education courses through Phase I Have a good academic history as determined by the selection committee (problem areas include: history of NSW or ADW, course failures, slow progression in AE program including limited level gains) Agree to complete a minimum of one service project in Phase II of the Gateway Program *Individuals must live in the City of Chicago. Students with an I-20 (F1, F2), H-1, J-1, J-2, or other non-immigrant visas, are not eligible for the Gateway Program. 27

28 Gateway Program phases provide student and financial support to promote full transition, and represent important milestones for students Phase 1 Gradual Immersion Dual enrollment in Adult Education and credit courses Phase 2 Transition with support Full transition from Adult Education to college credit Phase 3 Credit with support Continued progress toward a certificate and/or degree Associate Degree Attainment Guidelines: First course is the Gateway College Success Seminar section Three semester maximum Course eligibility determined by COMPASS; certain limitations imposed Guidelines: Students formally apply to college Course eligibility limited only by COMPASS and pre-requisites Guidelines: Students have reached max of 6 tuition-waived courses Financial: One Gateway (tuition-waived) course per semester Students pay all fees and books except for the Gateway College Success Seminar course where texts are provided free of charge Financial: Students that qualify for Financial Aid will utilize their Pell Grants to pay for courses; or Students pay for one course for every tuition-waived course ( BOGO ) Financial: Students responsible for tuition through Financial Aid or other means Gateway Scholar honor cord and distinction in the commencement program Student Support: Welcome Scholar Event Mandatory advising sessions with transition specialist and college advisor Development of the IMPACT Plan Student Support: Mandatory advising sessions with college advisor Scholar Service Projects Gateway workshops/seminars Mentoring Program Recognition Events Student Support: Gateway workshops/seminars Scholar Service Projects Mentoring Program Recognition Events Additional Gateway Scholar Financial and Student Support Services may be provided at the discretion of and under the purview of the College and/or Adult Education Department Administration on a college by college basis. These may include: textbook vouchers, assistance with college fees, CTA bus pass distribution, among others. 28

29 College Success Seminar for Gateway Scholars designed to meet specific needs of AE students in transition to credit The College Success Seminar is a FREE Credit Course for Gateway Scholars. It is customized specially for THEM! The course fosters academic skills necessary to be a successful COLLEGE Student. After completing the course, a student will be able to: Develop critical thinking skills necessary to succeed as a college student Learn note-taking methods and test-taking strategies to prepare for your college education Develop research skills needed for college research papers and reports Learn how to utilize technology and library resources to communicate and gather information Explore career options and how to choose a college major Learn about student support resources available on campus Manage time and stress more efficiently

30 Continuation in the Program Gateway Scholars Must have good attendance and participation in their Adult Education courses as well as their credit courses Must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the credit program Must receive a passing grade in their Adult Education courses Make progress in the Adult Education program and should not repeat ESL Level 6, ESL College Transition, or GED College Prep more than once Continue to register for college credit or career courses (Gateway benefits will be lost if more than two consecutive semesters lapse without credit course registration) Must fill out a College application to move from Phase I to Phase II Once in Phase II, cannot return to Phase I (the Adult Education Program) Complete a minimum of one service project in Phase II of the Gateway Program 30

31 Gateway enrollment has more than doubled from Fall 2011 as it expanded district-wide and is expected to grow to more than 650 students by Spring 2013 Number of Gateway Scholars FA SP SU FA SP % MX WR KK OH DA TR Pilots at DA and OH begin, TR program continues Pilot at KK begins, TR 100 student cap no longer in place Pilots at MX and WR begin, program offered district-wide, and transition specialists hired at all 6 colleges Projected enrollment Source: Adult Education Deans and Transition Specialist reported data 31

32 The Gateway Program needs to be a collaborative effort to ensure success College President and Vice President Business Office Admissions and Advising AE Dean and AE Assistant Dean Transition Specialist(s) Advocate for Gateway Program budgeting Communicate Gateway Program to college credit faculty and administrative offices Promote Gateway Program benefits and successes within the college Ensure Gateway Scholars are recognized at the District-wide graduation Check eligibility of students Enter deferrments (tuition waivers) Manage and track deferment benefits Communicate same with the Office of Admissions and Advising Enforce Gateway Program policies Distribute deferrments Make referrals for Gateway Program recruitment Ensure students are registered with a College Advisor College Advisors coordinate with the Transition Specialist(s) to bridge student support Coordinate and track Gateway Program success Institute Gateway Program policy and policy revisions and amendments Assist in Gateway Program recruitment Communicate Gateway Program to all Adult Educators under their purview Coordinate Welcome Event and Recognition Event for Gateway Scholars each semester Responsible for Gateway Program recruitment Provide informational presentations to Adult Education students Assist in the advisement of Gateway Scholars through Phase II of the Gateway Program Track Gateway Program success Disseminate Gateway Program information and materials to Adult Educators Adult Educators and Support Staff Complete Gateway Program Attendance Report when necessary Assist in the recruitment and referral of Adult Education students to the Gateway Program Allow Transition Specialist(s) and other support staff into the class to promote and recruit Ensure entire present class attends the College 101 presentation each semester Maintain a working knowledge of the Gateway Program 32 Friday, March 30, 2012

34 Here is what City Colleges of Chicago students are saying about our Bridge Programs and the Gateway Program I will do my best not only to succeed academically in the Gateway Program, but also share my experience and hope with other City College students. --Gateway Scholar, Richard J. Daley College The Gateway Program has opened a door for me to college, a door that I thought would be hard or even impossible to open. --Gateway Scholar, Harry S Truman College I'm currently enrolled in the Gateway Program and the knowledge I'm learning and the selfconfidence this program has given me, makes me know there is more to life than the streets. What a different future I see for myself. --Gateway Scholar, Kennedy-King College I sometimes did not know how I was going to make it to class, but my attitude was if they were going to provide me free classes in language arts, mathematics, basic computer navigation and typing skills, and a forklift certification coupled with warehouse skills and safety training certification all while I work towards gaining my GED, I must attend every day on time. --Bridge student, Olive-Harvey College Source: CCC Adult Education students 34

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